Zeng Fanzhi - The Last Supper (最後的晚餐) 2002

The Last Supper (最後的晚餐) 2002

Artist: Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964)
Medium: Lithograph (based on the artist’s 2001 painting The Last Supper)
Dimensions: 65.5 × 120.5 cm (25¾ × 47½ in.)
Edition: /89
Signature: Signed, dated, and titled in Chinese “曾梵志”
Condition: Very good overall; examined within frame. Deckled edges inherent to the artist’s chosen medium. Minor undulation to paper due to loose mounting, with slight pigment irregularities near the center and upper edge. Framed under plexiglass.
Provenance:
Private Collection

Description:

Zeng Fanzhi’s The Last Supper (最後的晚餐) (2002) is a rare lithograph inspired by his iconic 2001 masterpiece of the same name — one of the most celebrated works in contemporary Chinese art, holding the artist’s world auction record since 2013. The piece reinterprets Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper through the lens of post-Cultural Revolution China, depicting figures wearing Red Guard scarves that allude to themes of ideology, betrayal, and collective identity.

This lithograph translates the monumental emotional intensity of the original canvas into a refined graphic form, maintaining the expressive linearity and psychological depth characteristic of Zeng’s Mask Series. The deckled edges and textured paper surface reinforce the tactile quality of the print, while its restrained palette enhances the sense of tension and introspection.

Executed in an edition of just 89, each example is hand-signed, dated, and titled by Zeng Fanzhi. This work exemplifies the artist’s synthesis of Western art-historical reference and the trauma of modern Chinese experience, securing his position as one of China’s leading contemporary painters.

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FAQ

Is this Zeng Fanzhi artwork an original edition?

Yes, The Last Supper (2002) is an authentic limited-edition lithograph based on Zeng Fanzhi’s iconic 2001 painting. Each impression in the edition of 89 is hand-signed, dated, and titled in Chinese by the artist.

What medium was used for this edition?

The work is a lithograph on textured paper with deckled edges — a feature inherent to the artist’s chosen medium and intended aesthetic.

Does the artwork come with documentation and provenance?

Yes. The piece is accompanied by provenance from a private collection and is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

Is this edition a good investment?

Absolutely. The Last Supper is among Zeng Fanzhi’s most important subjects. The 2001 painting holds the artist’s world auction record, and editions derived from this masterpiece are highly sought after in the international contemporary art market.

What is the condition of the artwork?

The artwork is in very good condition overall, examined within its frame. Minor undulation and slight pigment irregularities are consistent with lithographic processes and loose mounting. It is framed under plexiglass.

What is the significance of The Last Supper in Zeng Fanzhi’s oeuvre?

This work reinterprets Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic scene through the political and psychological tensions of post-Cultural Revolution China. It forms part of Zeng’s celebrated Mask Series, addressing themes of identity, conformity, and collective trauma.

Is worldwide shipping available?

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